Hardwood Floors April May 2018

are macro-fracturing grains and not very friable. ey fracture into thousands of tiny particles during use making them the longest lasting and fastest cu ing abrasives. ey are ideal for sanding exotic hardwoods and tough coatings removal including UV cured AO nishes. » Zirconia Alumina: A long, sharp

ABRASIVE SELECTION ere is no one-size- ts-all grit sequence that is right for every job. at’s because there are a wide variety of circumstances that may dictate the abrasive choice and the grit sequence. e abrasive grade (or grit) provides information about the size of the mineral used on the paper. e grit number directly corresponds with the number and size of minerals per inch. e larger the number, the smaller the mineral. e grit chosen for the initial sanding will be determined by several conditions including existing coatings, the degree of unevenness, species, and overall condition of the ooring.

spindly shaped grain. Zirconia alumina is a macro-fracturing grain and not very friable. It is used where long life and heavy stock removal is desired. It is ideal for most so woods and hardwoods.

igh ualit ood ooring Choose from a wide selection of high quality solid and engineered hardwood flooring available in 20+ species. Precisely milled herringbone and chevron flooring also available. Call us for a quote: 1.888.910.WOOD Specs: flooring widths can be up to 11” and lengths up to 16’. Engineered Flooring is 3/4” thick and features a 5mm wear layer with 15mm Russian Birch Plywood. (Engineered flooring also available in 5/8”)

2¼” to 11¼” width

5mm wear layer

3/4” thick

15mm plywood

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